In the case of a guardianship of the person, an incompetent person is one who has: Guardianship and conservatorship are court cases that make a person or sometimes a corporation (called the guardian or conservator) a decision-maker for another person (called the ward).
The small intestine is the main area of the GI tract for absorption. The small intestine has three separate sections, the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the duodenum and jejunum.The duodenum absorbs carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, chloride, sodium and zinc.he small intestine has three separate sections, the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the duodenum and jejunum. The duodenum absorbs carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, chloride, sodium and zinc.
Once these materials have been broken down, nutrient absorption can occur. As food is processed along the digestive tract, most of the nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestines. The nutrients are carried into the bloodstream where they can travel to all parts of the body. Other substances that are absorbed during digestion include vitamins, water, and salt. Learn more about digestion: 1  Digestive System. 2  Pregastric Digestion. 3  The Esophagus.